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LAUREN’S LETTER

I’m not an emotional person; I evade emotions with others through humor and deflection. My emotions happen internally when no one is around.

Alex Bittle's Story

Alex Bittle and his mom, Pat, share an unbreakable bond. As a devoted mother, Pat has always made sure Alex, who has Down syndrome, has had every opportunity to grow and explore.

Michael Blunck's 235-Mile Ride

Michael Blunck recently completed an incredible feat of riding his townie bike, the Dragon Wagon, 235 miles from Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado all the way to Crested Butte.

Participant to Intern

In 1997, a little girl with a level four brain bleed, and right-sided hemiplegia from Cerebral Palsy came into the world. A world that put expectations on her before she could take her first breath.

DC Firefighter Burn Foundation 2017

If there was one word to describe the brave people who dedicate their lives to fighting fires for a living, it would be “persistence.” If there was a different word to describe those firefighters who’ve survived burns and continue their courageous jobs, it’s “resilience.“

Chasing Waterfalls

group photo

There are many reasons why I wouldn’t recommend a June backpacking trip in the desert: hot temp

Veteran Finds PTSD Relief in Adaptive Sports

On a gloomy, rainy day in Gunnison, Colorado, a group from the Los Angeles Veteran’s Association walked through the mist towards a small plane waiting to take them home after a long week of skiing and snowboarding at the Adaptive Sports Center.

A Return to Skiing

Sara Fischer stared up at the sky passing by as ski patrol took her flat on her back down the longest run in North America.

Something was wrong.

Nature Photography

Remember when you were in grade school and learned (or at least attempted to learn) all of the states and their capital cities? Well it probably wasn’t on any test, but Crested Butte is known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado.

My Summer Bucket List

Fondly known as “The Last Great Ski Town," Crested Butte is a winter sports wonderland. Come June however, all the snow melts away and a wonderful new green landscape takes over the mountain.

What We Can't Live Without

Being a part of the Adaptive team means being part of a very tight-knit group. We work together, play together, and sometimes even live together. All this togetherness works because there are certain characteristics every staff member shares.

LAUREN’S LETTER

I’m not an emotional person; I evade emotions with others through humor and deflection. My emotions happen internally when no one is around.

Alex Bittle's Story

Alex Bittle and his mom, Pat, share an unbreakable bond. As a devoted mother, Pat has always made sure Alex, who has Down syndrome, has had every opportunity to grow and explore.

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